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P57 RUL

1996 Mazda 323 Executive

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,955 mi
Last recorded108,955 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 323 Executive103,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 RUL
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2009 108,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,820 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 81,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P57 RUL is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 103,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P57 RUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P57 RUL registered?

P57 RUL is a 1996 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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